Abu Dhabi Jazz Festival
The long awaited Jazz festival will gratify the fans with quality music and live entertainment,that will take place at the Beach Rotana Hotel in Abu Dhabi, and is brought about by Chillout productions, with a breathtaking compilation of jazz artists to heavily sway the capital.
The 5th edition of the Abu Dhabi Jazz Festival is to be identified for its extension of days; the riposte is to offer three days of live performances with the participation of 12 internationally recognized bands.
The audience will enjoy what the convivial venue has to offer in terms of casual set-up, the hospitable treat and the oceanic scene in the rear of the vibrant stage.
The festival will start on November 20, 2008 and will end on 22nd November 2008
First show starts at 6pm and last show at 10:30pm. The programmes are as:
On November 20, the show will start with :
Marwan & The Mojos: his style is influenced by David Gilmour, Steely Dan and many other classic rock musicians. This guitarist and Singer has been fascinating the crowd in the UAE with his versatile repertoire joined by the Mojos,
Jonas Desai: he has a great truehearted and charismatic talent and has been roaming on international stages including Dubai, Sweden and London. He singer and songwriter from Sweden, Jonas is in the middle of releasing his debut album.
Kormac Kenevey is the leading jazz performer is back with a unique blend of melodic phrasing and rhythmic ability.
Guy Manoukian is a composer with grand ambitions with exposure to musical diversity and cultural wealth, Manoukian has composed and produced a wide array of musical albums acquring success internationally
On November 21st, the show starts with :
Paul Akiki : he a musician who combines sensual lyrics and improvised rhythms; Paulos musical realm emerges from behind his guitar and piano.
Color Of Rhythm: This band is an ensemble of many forces, both musically and in the personalities that compose it.
Natalie Williams: She will perform at the jazz festival. with 3 critically acclaimed albums under her belt, Natalie became an essential fixture on the jazz scene.
Ben Granfelt: Was awarded the Golden Emma award as best guitarist by the Sounds Guitar Society in Finland. Ben played all around the planet with record of 450 shows and 9 CDs with the 10th on the way.
On November 22nd the show starts with:
Afif Brothers Quartet: Their passion for rhythm was revealed in early years and was acquainted with the essence of the traditional Arabic music.
Abram Wilson: He is one of the most exciting trumpet players on the scene today; Wilson has great trumpet chops thrusting him into the new arena of jazz hopefuls.
Anita Wardell: She was promoted by the most popular jazz publications as “ the real thing who can fluently scat and vocalese!
Larry Garner: mark his records with his original songs.
Website: http://www.abudhabijazzfest.com
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